A useful heuristic for ascertaining proper pronunciation in anglo-germanic languages. A good correction algorithm for latinate words.
"Triple" in English, a common latinate word with a familiar pronunciation. Word Balancing can help to ascertain the pronunciation of the word's Belgian variant, "Trippel."
Note that "Triple" has 3 letters in each syllable, and that in English, the stress is on the first syllable.
Note that in the Belgian equivalent, an extra "p" shifts the center of gravity of the word to the right.
This is the simplest case of word-balancing - known as the "contratextual moment" principle (similar in concept to changing moments of inertia in physics). It tells you that, in this case, a stress should be placed on the second syllable: triPPEL.
Note that "Triple" has 3 letters in each syllable, and that in English, the stress is on the first syllable.
Note that in the Belgian equivalent, an extra "p" shifts the center of gravity of the word to the right.
This is the simplest case of word-balancing - known as the "contratextual moment" principle (similar in concept to changing moments of inertia in physics). It tells you that, in this case, a stress should be placed on the second syllable: triPPEL.
by v14B+ September 21, 2010
A boredom word is a word that you type when you really should be working, like qwerty as one of the shorter examples of these.
Guy 1:"Hey, do you know any boredom words?"
Guy 2:"Yeah, how about qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm?"
Guy 1:"Okay, thanks, now to waste my break on urban dictionary!"
Guy 2:"Yeah, how about qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm?"
Guy 1:"Okay, thanks, now to waste my break on urban dictionary!"
by The trend follower November 24, 2017
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by 69SomeRandomWeeb69 June 07, 2018
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Wait it's your time to shine to create a new mystical word for the world to see your amazing creative beauty. But first you need to fill out this template and follow these rules or perish! Anyways have fun creating this fun and scrumptious new word!!!
by typebeats March 16, 2021
by Stephanie M. October 23, 2003
What has become of the word of the day when we have stupid words put up like "The Pig latin word for scram"
by The inconveniant Truth September 02, 2009
In a basic sense, SPOKEN WORD is a rhythmic poetry. It is performed enthusiastically (be it vibrant or emotional), rather than just read plainly. Like other art forms, it is a form of self-expression, and can be used as therapy for the artist and the listener.
by JamesF1987 October 15, 2007